It’s a common fact that if you experienced something the first time around, then it might be better to give it a miss when it resurfaces for a second time.

At the moment the shops are filled with the ‘best bits’ of 90s fashion; there’s crop tops without the naff slogans and mom jeans that actually fit. Everything has been tweaked and looks nothing like the questionable stuff we used to actually wear.

We may have a rose-tinted view of everything pre-2000 but what about the trends that followed after? I can’t be the only one shuddering about how some of the most misjudged noughties garb will no doubt become a thing in 2020.

Although you may have happy memories of your baggy jeans dragging on the floor and finding the perfect skin tight zip-up hoody at the time, it all seems rather wrong now. Will we eventually be looking back fondly at Justin and Britney’s amazing coordination and cursing ourselves for chucking our studded circle belts?

Before skinny jeans took over, most of us spent the early 2000s swathed in as much denim as possible. The more extreme versions could be found in Camden Market. I had my eye on a Punkyfish pair with contrast pink stitching.

2. Gypsy Skirts

Remember these? We blame Sienna Miller (Picture: supplied)

Remember that summer when everyone and their aunt had a tiered skirt, vest and belt combo? Be afraid, be very afraid for that resurgence in 2024.

3. Velour Tracksuits

Paris and Nicole starred in the simple life together, usually in coordinating velour (Picture: YouTube)

Okay so these can technically still be found in 2014 though velour hasn’t managed to be as popular as all of the slogan sweatshirts and luxe joggers that are around now. Funny that.

4. Belt skirts

Short – like a belt (Picture: supplied)

The shorter the better, preferably with a lot of midriff and a belly button piercing on show. Jodie Marsh wore hers with an actual belt strapped over her cleavage, if you’ll remember.

Finally, a styling tip you could take from your granddad though hopefully his wasn’t bright pink with an attached flower.

6. Butterfly tops

Mariah’s awesome isn’t she? (Picture: Getty)

Did you ever have a t-shirt with a butterfly on? Yes? Well it probably filtered down from this image. Fingers crossed yours provided a bit more coverage.

7. Stripey highlights

Subtle highlights girls (Picture: eBay)

Forget the subtle ‘I’m-really-a-natural-blonde’ look, this was all about making your highlights as obvious as possible and wearing it as a badge of pride.

8. Strange halter necks

Not great for broad shoulders those strange halter necks (Picture: YouTube/The OC)

There’s a lot I could say about this image of Rachel Bilson as Summer in the O.C., but I’ll just focus on the straps which could do some serious damage if worn too tightly.

9. Cargo pants

Think of all the things you can get in those pockets (Picture: PA)

These guys were a favourite in the late 90s and early noughties, thanks largely to All Saints. Sometimes you didn’t even need to bring a handbag as your pockets could carry everything for you. Canvas skater belt optional.

10. Bizarre denim creations

Just a joy to see (Picture: AP/Mark J.Terrill)

Who knew that denim could be so versatile? You’ve got to give credit for such an inventive use of the fabric though wearing it all at once and coordinating it with a partner was probably a step too far.

11. Ties

He’s just a boy, she’s just a girl – in a tie (Picture: YouTube)

Wanted to be a bit alternative during your teenage years? Avril Lavigne taught us that it was perfectly fine to wear a tie even if school wasn’t quite your thing.

12. Lairy ponchos

Remember when Victoria Beckham loved a poncho? (Picture: supplied)

Not quite boho, not quite smart, but always worn with bootcut jeans.

13. Low rise

How low can you go Keira? (Picture: Ed Prouser/Reuters)

Similar to the belt skirt phenomenon, it was a major skill to see how low your jeans could sit without showing too much of your girl boxers.

14. Waistcoats with everything

Kate Moss loved a waistcoat in the noughties (Picture: Getty)

They may seem a bit pointless now but, thanks to Kate Moss, waistcoats were the perfect layering piece and sometimes even sufficed as a top.

15. Layering a t-shirt over a long sleeved top

Yep that really is me (Picture: supplied)

Yes that’s me trying to channel my inner skater girl back in 2004. The more random the colour/pattern combination, the better.

16. Things with braces

Not to be attempted by those with big boobs (Picture: supplied)

Not to be confused with their far trendier dungarees counterpart, these braces made things awkward for those of us over a B-cup.

17. Belts that shouldn’t be there

It happened to the best of us Nikki (Picture: Rex Features)

If you’ve got too many accessories, then it’s probably best to take off the last thing you put on. These glaringly obvious belts are such an example.